Title 38, Veterans' BenefitsRelease 119-102
§1838 Biennial Report
Title 38 › PART II — GENERAL BENEFITS › CHAPTER 18 — BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN OF VIETNAM VETERANS AND CERTAIN OTHER VETERANS › SUBCHAPTER IV — GENERAL PROVISIONS › § 1838
Summary
At least once every two years, the Secretary must report to Congress how many covered children receive health care or benefits, those with Department-paid social workers, and outreach metrics under section 1836(b).
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Title 38, §1838
Veterans' Benefits, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
Not less frequently than once every two years, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report setting forth the following:
(1)The number of covered children receiving health care or benefits under this chapter as of the date on which the report is submitted.
(2)The number of covered children for which the Department is paying for or providing a social worker as of such date.
(3)Metrics on outreach conducted under section 1836(b) of this title.
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38 U.S.C. § 1838
Title 38, Veterans' Benefits
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102